Rugby Coaching - The Ruck / Rucking

A ruck occurs when the ball is on the ground and at least one player from each side are in physical contact with the ball between them. It is a technique used to get or keep possession of the ball, after a player has been tackled in open play.

	The Ruck The basics of rucking.
	Rucking - how to fall correctly This drill will show players how to fall correctly in a ruck.
	Rucking - Falling Properly with ball This is a progression from falling correctly in a ruck, and will shows players how to fall correctly with the ball.
	Ruck Straight Clear How to do a straight clear in a ruck.

	Contact in a Ruck Straight Clear - 2 player drill A progression from making contact in the ruck. It shows how to clear out the ruck and practices in a 2 player drill.
	Clearing a Ruck 3 player drill This drill is a progression from clearing out the ruck and involves a three player drill.

	Making contact in a Ruck Straight Clear The drill aims to teach players how to make contact correctly in a ruck to have impact and avoid injury.
	4v2 And Progression This is a progression from all the rucking. It involves practicing rucking in a 6 player drill.